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Form of workHealth, Safety & Wellbeing Department
Fixed Term Part Time - 32 hours per week
April 2024 until October 2024
Managers & Admin Officers Grade 3 (HS3)
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Our Health, Safety & Wellbeing Department is seeking a Safety Advisor to provide high quality wellbeing support as part of the Health, Safety & Wellbeing Team and will be a key contact for all WGHG staff in regard to Safety Matters.
This position is based at the Warragul Hospital site. This is a 6 month fixed term part time position of up to 32 hours per week (can be worked over 3 or 4 days) to support the Health Safety and Wellbeing Manager whilst recruitment processes are being undertaken. We are looking for someone who can commence as soon as possible. Further information is contained within the Position Description.
Our preferred candidate will have:
- Minimum Diploma in Health & Safety, WHS or similar relevant field
- Minimum 4 years of practical experience in Safety, including Incident reviews and investigations, risk assessment and workplace safety audits
- Knowledge of Victorian Occupational Health & Safety legislation and regulations
- Knowledge or experience supporting Injury management or RTW with OHS advice to reduce injury
- Experience in OHS functions and OHS improvement programs
- Experience reviewing, developing and documenting safety procedures
- Excellent communication skills to engage with stakeholders
The following experience/qualifications would be also considered advantageous:
- Previous experience in a Healthcare or Hospital environment
- Injury management experience or alignment
IMPORTANT: All staff employed in the healthcare sector are required to be fully (3 doses) vaccinated for COVID-19 and Influenza (unless a valid exemption applies). Evidence of vaccination (or exemption) will be required to be provided prior to commencement.
About our organisation
The West Gippsland Healthcare Group is a customer focused health organisation providing acute medical and surgical, obstetric, emergency, residential care and community health services to 45,000 people in the rural, urban residential, agricultural and industrial areas located within the Baw Baw Shire and beyond. The administrative headquarters are located at West Gippsland Hospital in Warragul, approximately 100kms east of Melbourne.
West Gippsland Healthcare Group staff benefits include:
- Flexible working arrangements
- Professional development
- Access to employee assistance program
- Salary packaging
- Free Parking
Working with us
All appointments with the West Gippsland Healthcare Group are subject to the satisfactory return of professional reference checks, a National Police Record Clearance and a current Employee Working with Children Check. All employees must hold current entitlement to work within Australia. A six month probationary period applies to all new appointments.
Further details and how to apply
Applications must be submitted via our recruitment portal (wghg.mercury.com.au) and must include a current CV and a covering letter with responses to the selection criteria. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide at least 2 professional referees.
If you have any further queries, please contact Theresa Stevens, HSW Manager on 03 56230***.
Applications close on Wednesday 17th April 2024.
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As an inclusive employer, committed to improving diversity and equity in our workforce, we encourage applications from all parts of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTI people, and people with lived experience of disability.
As a Child Safe organisation, West Gippsland Healthcare Group promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with disability.
